Restoring faded trim pieces

[Realism]

I've used a number of things to try and get my black trim pieces back to their original color, but nothing seems to last long. Came across a channel "BleepinJeep" on youtube that showcased using a heat gun on the trim pieces to return it to its original coloring. Seems to have worked out well for him, going to try it on mine at some point. I can understand the concept of why this would work and how the slight reforming with heat on the top layer only would return the proper sheen.
Just food for thought.

 

[Blckshdw]

This technique had been discussed a while back, and I remember a few members having great success with it as well.

 

[Capote]

This technique had been discussed a while back, and I remember a few members having great success with it as well.

Pretty much the only long-term solution. Usually trim with that texture is hard for paint to stick too, even with adhesion promoter.

 

[Blckshdw]

The SEM Bumper Coater I used about 5 years ago has adhesion promoter and a flex additive in it, which has held up great. Of course, that's more prep work than pluggin in a heat gun and going to town...

 

[hockeyman]

I've been using this stuff for the past 5 or so years:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00FIU54BW/?tag=gmtnation-20

It's currently the best trim restorer I have ever used. It came in a shoe polish container a few years ago, but that is no longer offered. Don't know why. I guess you can either use the applicator that they provide, any type of disposable sponge or buy some empty foam-top containers on ebay. I've used it on all of the fading trim of my Acadia last year and it still looks new.

*This is important if you buy and try it; Be sure to wear rubber gloves and old clothing when handling it. Ask me how I know...

 

[Mektek]

Try solvents. I have a can of Dupont mid coat adhesion promoter. It's mostly acetone and toluene. I wipe the exterior black trim pieces that have turned grey and it dissolves a thin layer. Use an old rag and plastic bread bag as a glove - the solvent will eat through neoprene and latex gloves.
I did the bumpers and side trim - looks like new